The Smartphone Plot Thickens

Google's plans to buy Motorola Mobility may spur interest in competing platforms to Android and Apple.

By Robert McGarvey|August 15, 2011 at 08:58 AM

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Just when you thought it was a straightforward either/or choice – go with an iPhone app or an Android app or both – suddenly all the choices are in flux as Google’s announcement Monday that it would acquire Motorola Mobility for a staggering $12.5 billion, 63% above the stock’s closing price on Friday (trading as MMI), roiled the mobile world.